Optiemus Infracom, an electronics producer based mostly in India, is taking part in a key half in India’s drive for self-reliance in electronics by commissioning the primary tempered glass manufacturing plant in India in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The brand new facility — powered utilizing Engineered by Corning™ know-how from international supplies science chief Corning Included — was inaugurated in the present day by Union Minister for Electronics & IT, Info & Broadcasting, and Railways, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw.

The hassle is seen as a landmark underneath the ‘Make in India’ and Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives concentrating on the discount of import dependency and the institution of a robust ecosystem for indigenous parts inside electronics.

Scaling from Home Demand to International Provide

The power is already operational with preliminary capital expenditure of ₹70 crore, a manufacturing capability of 25 million items per 12 months in Part 1, and roughly 600 direct jobs. In Part 2, Optiemus plans to scale as much as 200 million items per 12 months supported by an extra ₹800 crore of capital expenditure and can create an estimated 4,500 direct jobs within the course of — to serve each the home and international markets.

Throughout his keynote deal with, Minister Vaishnaw remarked on India’s velocity within the evolution of electronics manufacturing:  

“Up to now 10 years, the Indian electronics trade has grown from 2 lakh crore rupees to almost 11.5 lakh crore rupees… there may be additionally good export progress, at round 3.5 lakh crore rupees. Optiemus’ glass facility represents yet another step towards home worth for cell. An ecosystem is being developed. Sooner or later, every separate element: glass, firms who make chips, and so may also be made in India.”

Tapping right into a ₹20,000 Crore Home Market

The tempered glass market in India is estimated at over 500 million items yearly, value nearly ₹20,000 crore. The worldwide market exceeds USD 60 billion, and presents India with an excellent alternative to enter the sector as a worldwide aggressive exporter.

Ashok Kumar Gupta, Chairman, Optiemus Infracom Restricted, stated:

“India is among the largest smartphone markets on the earth, however tempered glass has at all times been imported. With this facility, we’re aiming to supply each Indian shopper with high-quality, BIS-certified, made-in-India tempered glass. This isn’t nearly import substitution – that is about growing world-class capabilities for international markets.”

Pankaj Mahindroo, Chairman, India Mobile & Electronics Affiliation (ICEA), stated:

“It is a very labour intensive section and corresponds with India’s energy in laborious or difficult areas. It has large potential for employment technology, MSME participation, and exports. India can grow to be a worldwide hub for cell equipment manufacturing.”

Superior Manufacturing with International Requirements

The Noida facility has launched world-class equipment and operational processes, making certain the full-manufacturing lifecycle (scribing, shaping, chamfering, sprucing, twin stage rinsing, chemical tempering, coating, printing and lamination). Every manufacturing step consists of and conforms to a sturdy high quality verify, making certain India has a standardized, robust product to ship to home and worldwide shoppers.

A Turning Level for India’s Electronics Ecosystem

The inauguration of this facility represents greater than only a new plant—it signifies India’s transition in direction of a complete electronics manufacturing ecosystem. By constructing capability for high-demand parts like tempered glass, India isn’t solely decreasing its dependence on imports but in addition enhancing its potential as a worldwide exporter within the electronics worth chain.